Man arrested in hit-and-run fatal of Sun Tran bus driver

A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of Sun Tran bus driver John Akers.

Pima County residents give cash, goods to Oklahoma tornado victims

Pima County residents contributed $7,500 in cash and filled four Sun Tran buses with more than 14,000 pounds of food, clothing, supplies and toys to help tornado victims in Moore, Okla.

Fitz Blog: Your Weekly Local News Update

The story about the ricin sent to a handful politicians is a pretty gripping crime story. Investigators were looking at an Elvis impersonator with bipolar disorder who was sparring online with a child molesting martial arts master who fronts a blues band. Or as the Pima County Sheriff’s Depa…

Road runner: Work to close NW-side intersection; Sun Tran increases service on 2 routes

Whether you're behind the wheel, biking it or taking the bus, here are some transportation changes to know about this week.

Management deal for streetcar costs $2.5M for 3 years

The city has selected a company to manage operations of its startup streetcar system, separate from the one that manages the city bus system.

Road runner: Second phase of downtown bypass begins

As if there weren't enough construction going on downtown, here comes another major road project.

Disaster drill set Thursday at Tucson's Reid Park

Multiple public safety agencies will conduct a disaster preparedness drill in Reid Park Thursday.

Bus hits downtown Tucson shade structure, riders detoured

A Sun Tran bus struck a covered shade structure at the Ronstadt Transit Center this afternoon, causing riders to be detoured to North Stone Avenue.

Road runner: Sun Tran is working on Google app to help smartphone users navigate the system

Let's say you're on a weekend trip in Phoenix or San Diego.

Tucson streetcar's first-year subsidy projected to be $4 million

In its first full year of operation, city officials expect the new Sun Link Streetcar system to bring in $306,000 in rider fares - and require nearly $4 million in local government subsidies.

1st-yr. streetcar subsidy is $4M

This is an artist's rendering showing Tucson's Sun Link Streetcar, which was to begin running in one year.

Picture Rocks residents push for bus service

When Picture Rocks retiree Charles Strauss needs to get around - say, visit the doctor or pick something up at a supermarket - his options are limited. Since he has no car, he must either hitch a ride with a neighbor or spring for a $70 round-trip cab ride.

Sun Tran, bus drivers reach a tentative deal on contract

Sun Tran buses will keep regular schedules today and in coming days. The possibility of a walkout loomed amid contract negotiations.

Sun Tran, bus drivers reach a tentative deal on contract

Tucsonans will be able to catch the bus this morning after all.

Tucson buses will run Wednesday; union reaches tentative deal

Tucsonans will be able to catch the bus Wednesday morning after all.

Streetcar system has a name: SunLink

The new, modern streetcar system in Tucson will be called SunLink.

Mayor: streetcar will be called SunLink

The new, modern streetcar system in Tucson will be called SunLink.

City's putting off decision on bus fares is disservice to us all

The city's recent decision to simply change projections about bus ridership might balance out numbers on spreadsheets, but it ignores reality and may ultimately give the city little time to address a budget shortfall.

Younger Arizonans drive less, bike more, according to report

University of Arizona students are big users of bicycles for transportation. The cost is low compared with a car, and the university is plagued by traffic congestion and a shortage of parking spaces.

Younger Arizonans drive less, bike more, according to report

Arizonans are driving less, and younger drivers are leading the parade. The average Arizona resident drove 9 percent fewer miles last year than in 2004, according to the report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group.